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- 4-26-2011
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Compressed Bamboo Flooring Vs Engineered Compressed Bamboo Flooring
The Engineered compressed bamboo flooring is also known as Bamwood by another Bamboo Supplier in Perth. On the contrary to what some other flooring companies may say, we only sell the engineered board because it is the best or vice versa. We know these claims couldn`t be further from the truth.
So let me set you straight.....
Simply Bamboo is the only company in Perth who imports both boards.
Both boards are ideal for the Australian climate providing they have been manufactured to a quality standard and the moisture content has been tested accordingly to meet the environmental requirements of the country it is being exported too. Australia unlike the US or Europe for that matter has different moisture requirements compared to other parts of the world.
As we import both style of boards, being the engineered and solid compressed, both are tested to ensure they have acceptable levels of moisture being between 8 -10% before they are even imported to us in Australia.
The solid compressed board is exported worldwide and it is also very popular with countries like the US, Canada, parts of Europe and the UK.
The Engineered Compressed board is structurally a very strong board and is the strongest of the 2 options. The cross section layer is designed to keep the board flat and withstand moisture better. However if the subfloor is not treated with a barrier/primer and there is a issue with the moisture this board will eventually cup the same as the solid if exposed to high levels of moisture from the substrate.
Hi Marcus,
Bamboo flooring are very essential for our home decor.
Although, Engineered Compressed flooring is more durable and good looking.
thanks for sharing.
We've just put bamboo flooring in our apartment and totally love it!
Both of these look great - what would you recommend for a home on the west coast of the United States? We're looking to re-do our floors at my place and this looks right up our alley!
Thanks :) -Ellie
What is the price different in between both products and which one is last longer ?
Natural bamboo flooring sure will helps public to save the environment.
I really love it, it's shame that I couldn't use it in my bathroom !
Can't wait for bamboo to save the world.
There are so many bamboo flooring tips, which can help me. I think bamboo flooring is very attractive and nice.
Bamboo floors seems like a very good deal! I love the idea! Thanks a lot
Both types of flooring are essential for home decor. I think though engineered compressed flooring is more durable and good looking. Thanks for sharing.
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i don't really understand this page, it doesnt' really state whether one is better than the other just the very basic difference between the two (that being that one has a cross layer and one does not). What are the for and against for each, why purchase one and not the other? Does the laminate compromise the board - laminate I've always been lead to believe is not strong or durable. I doubt the purpose of this page.
Great piece of information here on this website. Keep up the good work.
You are absolutly right about bamboo flooring I just love the color and that warmth that it bring to the house, will get one day in my apartment too. Thanks for good article, have great day.Ted.
Hi I did not know that there is such a difference in requirements in Austalia - "Australia unlike the US or Europe for that matter has different moisture requirements compared to other parts of the world." - Thanks now I will know . It is because of diference in climate in Australia is much dryer is it?